42
42 is a 2013 biographical sports film that depicts the story of how Branch Rickey, the owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, signed Jackie Robinson to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier. The film showcases the challenges and racism that Robinson faced and how he overcame them to make a significant impact on the game of baseball.
ReleasedApr 12, 2013
Budget$40M
Box Office$95M
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42
Peak Buzz Score
#969
10.0 Buzz Score · Aug 29 – Sep 27, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
#2,237
0.8 Buzz Score · 365-day avg
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#834
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Top Cast
By Buzz Score on July 06, 2026
1
Harrison Ford
Branch Rickey
9.9
2
Colman Domingo
Lawson Bowman (uncredited)
6.5
3
Alan Tudyk
Ben Chapman
4.1
4
Chadwick Boseman
Jackie Robinson
3.4
5
Hamish Linklater
Ralph Branca
3.2
6
Christopher Meloni
Leo Durocher
2.5
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